Citrus Heights Sentinel

Guest Column: Hotel tax is providing valuable funding to local nonprofits
By Sue Frost– One of my favorite things to do as a County Supervisor is support local organizations that give back to the community. Nonprofit organizations fill gaps left by government, providing services and supporting cultural growth in…

Vote Center at Citrus Heights City Hall sees large voter turnout in recall election
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines were seen on Election Day outside City Hall, as voters showed up to vote or to drop off their ballots in the Sept. 14 recall election.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, obituary, homeless
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being hired to serve as the first police chief in Lathrop, an obituary for a 65-year-old resident, and the City Council recognizing a local man for his work in…

Real Estate Q&A: Did I miss my opportunity?
Guest column by Beth Moran– As a local Realtor people ask me about the market all the time, and the most prominent question recently asked, particularly by sellers, is if their window has closed?

Want to watch the vote counting in Sacramento County? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Those interested in watching the vote counting process in Sacramento County are able to so in person at any time, or watch online via a live-stream video feed.

What about traffic, parking if Sunrise Mall is redeveloped?
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners earlier this month took a deep dive look at the city’s plans to re-envision Sunrise Mall, asking city staff and project representatives questions about traffic impacts, parking, flexibility and feasibility.

‘Never Forget.’ Memorial event in Citrus Heights reflects on 20 years since 9/11 attack
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial event organized by American Legion Post 637 to mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, drew several dozen people to Sylvan Cemetery Saturday morning.

Memorial procession of Marine killed in Afghanistan to travel through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The procession to honor United States Marine Sergeant Nichole Gee of Roseville who was killed during the evacuation of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan is scheduled to travel through Citrus Heights next week.

Citrus Heights council approves $570k contract for police body cameras
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a $570,000 five-year contract with a San Diego-based tech company to equip all of its sworn police officers with body worn cameras.

New chief appointed to head Citrus Heights Police Department
Sentinel staff report– Interim City Manager Chris Boyd on Friday announced his appointment of one of the Citrus Heights Police Department’s commanders to serve as police chief, filling a vacancy left by former Chief Ron Lawrence.



